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Inspiring, educational and cultural experiences led by Oxford academics and guest experts. From thought-provoking lectures to immersive workshops and walking tours, our events are designed for everyone – welcoming all curious minds locally, nationally and globally.

If you’re considering applying to an award-bearing course, we also offer online webinars and open events to help prospective students understand more about our courses and prepare their applications.

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Online info session: MSt in the History of Design:

Friday 16 October 2026, 1–1PM BST

What can the objects, buildings and everyday environments around us reveal about the past? Join us for a free 45-minute online information session exploring Oxford’s part-time MSt in the History of Design.

What Can We Learn From Vienna For Tackling the 21st Century Housing Question?:

Saturday 17 October 2026, 6–7PM BST

Join us in Oxford for a compelling free lecture from Dr Justin Kadi, Associate Professor in Planning and Housing, University of Cambridge.

Online info session: MSc in Experimental and Translational Therapeutics:

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 12–12PM BST

Enrich your knowledge of pharmaceutical development and practice. Join us online to find out more about Oxford's part-time MSc in Experimental and Translational Therapeutics.

Online info session: Certificate in the History of Art:

Monday 26 October 2026, 1–1PM GMT

How can we look at art differently – and what can works of art reveal about the people, cultures and histories that shaped them? Join us for a 45-minute online webinar exploring Oxford’s part-time Certificate in the History of Art.

Online info session: Certificate in Archaeology:

Tuesday 27 October 2026, 12–12PM GMT

Discover people and societies of the past. Join us online to find out more about Oxford’s part-time undergraduate Certificate in Archaeology.

Online info session: Diploma in the History of Art:

Monday 2 November 2026, 1–1PM GMT

Have you ever wanted to study a particular period of the history of art in more depth? Join us for a 45-minute online webinar exploring Oxford’s part-time Diploma in the History of Art.

Online open event: MSt in the History of Design:

Saturday 14 November 2026, 2–3PM GMT

Online info session: Diploma in Creative Writing:

Thursday 29 October 2026, 12–12PM GMT

Discover your voice, refine your craft. Join us online to find out more about Oxford’s part-time undergraduate Diploma in Creative Writing.

Events and lectures

We host hundreds of free and paid events all year round. Browse what’s coming up.

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Upcoming event

The People’s Emergency Climate Briefing

Monday 2 November 2026, 7-9pm

Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford

Presented by Chris Packham, The People’s Emergency Climate Briefing contains clips of the briefings given to MPs in 2025, interspersed with reactions from people watching the briefings, including Jennifer Saunders and Deborah Meaden. It is part of a national initiative to ensure the UK is fully and honestly briefed on the climate crisis. The screening will be followed by a community discussion on the issues raised by the film.

This event is free and open to all adults (the film is not suitable for under-16s).

See the Eventbrite listing for full details (sold out).